What will €475,000 buy in Dublin and Portlaoise?

Town&Country: Two-bed in Ringsend or detached house on 1.6 acres in Emo

8 Somerset Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
8 Somerset Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4

TOWN

Address: 8 Somerset Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4

Agent: DNG Donnybrook

Located close to the Gasworks and Dublin Docklands, this 84sq m two bedroom mid-terrace house has the benefit of a converted attic, which is currently used as a home office, and a small patio to the rear, making it a good own-door alternative to an apartment within walking distance to the city.

Plus: Fully kitted out home office.

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Minus: BER D1

Cappakeel, Emo, Portlaoise
Cappakeel, Emo, Portlaoise

COUNTRY

Address: Cappakeel, Emo, Portlaoise

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Hyland Keating

Set on 1.6 acres of magical gardens with a lily pond and tennis court, this four bedroom 250sq m property has oodles of room. The house has three reception rooms and a library in addition to a balcony which is accessed from one of the smaller bedrooms. BER C2

Plus: Large property on a lovely mature site

Minus: Some of the carpets and wallpapers are outdated

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables